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B5 RDJ

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,205 mi
Last recorded76,205 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RDJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 76,205 miles

n/s mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 71,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake has long travel.

Fail 8 Oct 2009 71,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake has long travel.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,084 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 60,754 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 60,754 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 58,471 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 58,471 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 55,813 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 55,813 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust is rusting

How Reliable is the Rover 200?

Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
4,697
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
8,836
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,314
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,279
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,257
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,173
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B5 RDJ is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 68,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,314 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 RDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 RDJ registered?

B5 RDJ is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B5 RDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 RDJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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